OUR MISSION
The Umran Academic Research Association (UARA) fosters interdisciplinary research, intellectual exchange, and academic collaboration. As an initiative of the Umran Green Perspective Foundation (UGPF), UARA provides a platform for early-career scholars, researchers, and students to engage in critical discourse and cultural dialogue.
Through seminars, conferences, publications, and educational programs, we aim to:
✔ Promote inclusive and pluralistic scholarship
✔ Encourage research on Bhakti-Sufi traditions, language studies, and social movements
✔ Support emerging scholars
✔ Bridge academia and society
OUR VISION
UARA envisions a world where academic inquiry fosters inclusivity, justice, and peace. Rooted in the ethos of Umran—human civilization’s flourishing, we strive to:
✔ Create a global academic network
✔ Empower young researchers
✔ Bridge Eastern and Western intellectual traditions
✔ Foster an ethical and inclusive academic environment
UARA seeks to be a catalyst for knowledge-driven social change, upholding the values of compassion (Rahma/Karuna) and interconnectedness (Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam).
About UARA
Umran Academic Research Association (UARA) is an academic initiative under the auspices of the Umran Green Perspective Foundation (UGPF), a registered non-profit organization founded by Rajeev Kumar and supported by Professor Bruce B. Lawrence, Marcus Family Humanities Professor of Religion Emeritus at Duke University.
UARA’s mission is to advance the study of pluralism and cross-cultural communication among early-stage scholars, including master’s and doctoral students. The association organizes seminars in collaboration with global academic institutions and publishes innovative interdisciplinary research in the humanities and social sciences.